Cleveland Cavaliers
Surely, you saw this coming.
In fact, it’s a situation that’s already found its way to the rumor mill. A third and final triumphant return for LeBron James to his hometown Cavaliers makes for incredible television. If you haven’t noticed, James loves making incredible television.
It also makes great sense in basketball terms. By the time this becomes realistic, Evan Mobley could be the best defensive big man in the NBA. Darius Garland already looks suited to second option responsibilities. With a still-effective LeBron James on the Cavaliers roster, this team is playing for the NBA championship.
LeBron James’ future is hard to predict. He may retire a Laker yet. An improvement on their 2021-22 season should go a long way towards securing that outcome for the long-successful franchise.
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On the other hand, another failed season leaves many possibilities open, including the ones we’ve outlined here — including the Cavaliers.